Ernie Johnson to leave "Inside the NBA" after 2026-27 season

Ernie Johnson (X)

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- A longtime presence in television sports is stepping away from one of his most visible roles.

In a video posted on X, Ernie Johnson announced that the 2026-27 season with Inside the NBA will be his final. Johnson has been a part of the show for over three decades.

Johnson says the decision came from a desire to scale back his professional life, as well as focus on family obligations. 

The full video can be watched below:


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